News Releases

Curling Day in Canada

The first-ever Curling Day in Canada Festival is coming to Banff on Saturday, February 25.

Bear Street Wood Burning Fireplace Trial

The Town of Banff is trialing a wood-burning fireplace in place of the natural gas fireplace on Bear Street. Try it out then take our survey.

Fourth Quarter Utility Bills

Utility bills for the October 1 - December 31, 2022 billing period were mailed on January 31, 2023 and are due February 28, 2023. If you have not received your bill, please contact taxes.utilities@banff.ca.

Banff expands smoke-free areas February 1

Smoking and vaping of tobacco and nicotine products will not be allowed in most public places in the town of Banff starting February 1, to reduce the health risks associated with second-hand smoke. 

This new bylaw builds on the recent new...

Homegrown Art Show

Artists! Show your work at the annual Homegrown Art Show at Town Hall March 3. Register by Feb. 17.

Get in the know about snow

When the snow piles up, Banffites often have a pile of questions. With the first major snow removal day today, the Town wants residents to know about the tools they can use to stay in the know about snow clearing operations. 

Parking ban alerts

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Train Station Rink

The Train Station Rink hours are 10 a.m. to 9 a.m. daily.

Fenlands Outdoor Meadow Rink

Skate on The Fenlands Outdoor Meadow Rink daily, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Artist selected for Bear Street project

The Banff Community Art Committee is excited to announce the selection of Tiffany Shaw for the Bear Street public art project. The interdisciplinary artist based in Alberta will take the next few months to work with a professional curator hired by the com...

Banff's new bridge to cut vehicle traffic, support greener choices and active lifestyles

The Nancy Pauw Bridge officially opened today, creating a new crossing over the Bow River that will help reduce vehicle use and promote active modes of transportation in the heart of Canada’s first national park.

Named for local philanthropist Nancy Pauw, ...

Banff kicks off new community recreation and fitness facilities

The Town of Banff has opened new space for recreation, fitness and community connections, based on public input about how to enhance year-round opportunities and activities that appeal to more people in the community. The new $242,000 fitness and field am...

Town of Banff cybersecurity incident – update on costs

July 12 Update

The Town of Banff is using $656,000 to cover the costs of responding to a cybersecurity attack and to enhance the Town’s ongoing cybersecurity. The unplanned expenditure is funded by Banff’s budget stabilization reserve, which was created to...

Banff invites resident input as 2023 Service Review about to start

The Town of Banff has published the 2023 Service Review documents to solicit feedback and kick off the annual Council deliberations with a review of all municipal services and the levels of service, an examination of cost increases, and potential new proj...